Meet information needs of the community

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CHCINF407D, 'Meet information needs of the community'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Meet information needs of the community' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify information requirements

1.1 Employ appropriate mechanisms to identify information requirements of the community and specific groups

1.2 Collect and maintain current, accurate and comprehensive information on a range of relevant issues/services for the group to ensure information needs will be met

1.3 Identify gaps or inadequacies in the information base and implement strategies to address them

2. Address information requirements

2.1 Where possible, access existing information sources to meet individual/community needs

2.2 Routinely evaluate adequacy of existing information sources and materials to meet needs

2.3 Where new information materials need to be developed, explore options in consultation with users and stakeholders

2.4 In planning development of new information/ materials, address all aspects of implementation including:

content, structure and relevance

financial, technological and staffing resourcing

staff training needs

2.5 Implement strategies to continuously improve effectiveness of information materials and systems


Qualifications and Skillsets

CHCINF407D appears in the following qualifications:

  • CHC40808 - Certificate IV in Community Development
  • CHC52208 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination
  • CHC40708 - Certificate IV in Community Services Work
  • CHC51908 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC42508 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
  • CHC40908 - Certificate IV in Social Housing
  • CHC51008 - Diploma of Children's Services (Outside school hours care)
  • CHC41008 - Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy
  • CHC52310 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and/or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC50908 - Diploma of Children's Services (Early childhood education and care)
  • CHC40912 - Certificate IV in Social Housing
  • CHC42512 - Certificate IV in Community Services (Information, advice and referral)
  • CHC51912 - Diploma of Relationship Education
  • CHC41012 - Certificate IV in Community Services Advocacy
  • CHC52312 - Diploma of Community Services (Development and or Humanitarian Assistance)
  • CHC52212 - Diploma of Community Services Coordination